The Registrar of Societies says Dr Mahathir Mohamad is no longer the chairman of PPBM and Muhyiddin Yassin is the acting chairman. PETALING JAYA: The Registrar of Societies (RoS) has confirmed that Dr Mahathir Mohamad is no longer the chairman of PPBM following his resignation amid the political turmoil in late February. A letter sent by RoS to the party dated May 5 said Mahathir’s resignation was valid and that PPBM president Muhyiddin Yassin’s serving in the capacity of chairman was also valid. “Following the chairman’s resignation, the PPBM president has the right to act as chairman until elections are held, according to Clause 16.9 of PPBM’s constitution,” it said. RoS’ corporate communication unit confirmed the authenticity of the letter to FMT. The confirmation by RoS comes in the wake of a statement by PPBM’s election committee chairman, Syed Hamid Albar, that there are “no contenders” for the chairman’s post in the upcoming party elections. It is left to be seen...